Today's KNOWLEDGE Share:LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT OF TEA CUP

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 Today's KNOWLEDGE Share:


LCA:

Have you ever thought that life cycle assessment (LCA) is a bit of a minefield? Let’s start with a cup of tea!





Whether you want to benchmark your product against another, find the hotspots in your supply chain or comply with your customer’s Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) requirements, understanding the basics of LCA methodology is increasingly important to avoid greenwashing.


Source:Enrique J Garcia


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